The list below offers examples of occupations for international affairs majors and is not meant to be comprehensive. As an interdisciplinary major, the skills you learn are applicable to many industries and sectors. It is important to keep in mind that you can also choose an unrelated career that utilizes skills and experiences developed during your time at FSU. Some of the fields listed below will require graduate study or further training.
Sample Occupations
- Campaign Manager
- Economist/Treasurer
- Events Coordinator
- Foundation Executive
- Government analyst
- Legislative Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Public Affairs Research Analyst
- Legal Personnel Coordinator
- Communication Director
- Outreach officer
- Plans and Review Officer
- Grant writer
- Fundraiser
Sample Employers
- AmeriCorps
- Idealist
- Institute of International Education
- Peace Corps
- Teach for America
- Transitions Abroad
- International Rescue Committee
- Amnesty International
- Human Rights Watch
- Save the Children
Job Search Engines
- USAjobs – https://www.usajobs.gov/
- GoinGlobal* – https://online.goinglobal.com/ * Accessible through myFSU Links in your FSU portal under Career Development.
- https://www.intjobs.com/
- ReliefWeb – https://reliefweb.int/jobs
- Devex Jobs – https://www.devex.com/jobs/search/
- DevNet – https://devnetjobs.org/
- Idealist.org
Salary Range Based on Sample Occupations
- Introductory Range: $22,100 – $51,850
- Mid-Career Range: $34,370 – 92,970
- Experienced Range: $52,190 – $125,690